The Pandemic Increases Awareness of Human Rights’ Universal Value
The year behind us has demonstrated that an efficient human rights protection system is a necessary precondition for the actual protection of the vulnerable groups in times of…
Young People Need to Be Included in Decision-Making and Educated About Human Rights
It is important to include young people in decision-making processes and to let their voices be heard, but also to provide them with human rights education to enable…
UN warns about increased domestic violence towards older persons during the pandemic
Over 1000 older persons in Croatia were reported as victims of domestic violence last year, but the real number could be significantly higher because many do not report…
COVID-19 underlines importance of strong fundamental rights protection
Growing intolerance and attacks on people’s fundamental rights continue to erode the considerable progress achieved over the years, finds FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2020. As Europe begins to…
Virtual meeting of the Council for Human Rights
The Ombudswoman Lora Vidović and members of the Council for Human Rights met on 27 May for the regular, but first ever virtual meeting. As expect, the key…
Secure care for persons under international protection, those who applied for it and irregular migrants
Staying in our homes, maintaining personal hygiene and physical distance are some of the most effective measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, but they put citizens with…
Equinet blog: No crisis can undermine the fundamental value of equality
The global coronavirus pandemic is a great test for almost all countries, their institutions, health and economic systems, but it also represents a major challenge for each individual….
Protect citizens in uncertain housing situation
As a result of the coronavirus epidemic, many people are facing job losses as well as uncertain economic situation, even affecting their housing. Even more, following a strong…
Ombudswoman Vidović finalist for the Communicator of the Year award
Ombudswoman Lora Vidović is one of the four finalists for the Communicator of the Year award, which is annually awarded by the Croatian Public Relations Association (CPRA) to…
Religious Freedom Day – The Diversity of Religious Communities as the Wealth of a Pluralistic Society
The diversity of religious communities is one of the strengths of a pluralistic society, and freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution and international human rights instruments….